Javascript is not enabled! This means many features and options will not work properly or at all!
Climbers Point
Climbers Point Blog
Community
Join
Sign Up
Login ▾
Login
Keep me logged in
Forgot your password?
Not a member?
Sign up!
All
bouldering
climbing gear
climbing shoes
general climbing
health, injuries, & safety
sport climbing
training
Visit Community Topic
Recently Answered: Should your big toe hurt in climbing shoes?
Ask a Question
Climbing Shoes Sizing: Is Going Half A Size Bigger A Better Fit?
Climbing Shoes
Featured
Is going half a size bigger beneficial? Discover comfort advantages, performance trade-offs, and how to decide for an optimized climbing experience.
Read Article
Join The Newsletter
Subscribe to get our latest content by email. We won't send you spam. Unsubscribe at any time.
Sign Me Up!
Latest Articles in Climbing Shoes
Benefits Of Proper Climbing Shoes: Step Up Your Climbing Game
Climbing Shoes
Apr 14, 2023
Discover the benefits of proper climbing shoes. Learn how they boost performance, protect your feet, and enhance your climbing game. Read more!
Read Article
Climbing Shoes Vs. Regular Shoes: Unleashing Your Climbing Potential
Climbing Shoes
Apr 12, 2023
Climbing shoes vs. regular shoes: Unleash your climbing performance. Learn the advantages of climbing shoes in this in-depth comparison for better climbing.
Read Article
Lace Vs Velcro: How To Choose The Right Closure System For Your Climbing Shoes
Climbing Shoes
Apr 5, 2023
Not sure whether to choose lace or velcro closure for climbing shoes? Discover the pros and cons of lace and velcro climbing shoes in our comprehensive guide.
Read Article
Are Your Rock Climbing Shoes Too Big? Tips For A Perfect Fit
Climbing Shoes
Mar 30, 2023
Are your rock climbing shoes too big? Don't let ill-fitting shoes hinder your performance or cause injury. Follow these tips to find the perfect fit.
Read Article
Breaking In Synthetic Climbing Shoes: Tips And Techniques
Climbing Shoes
Mar 23, 2023
Breaking in synthetic climbing shoes made easy! Our expert tips and techniques help you achieve a perfect fit for maximum comfort and performance.
Read Article
What Are Aggressive Climbing Shoes And Are They Good For Beginners?
Climbing Shoes
Mar 13, 2023
Aggressive climbing shoes offer enhanced performance for experienced climbers, but are they a good choice for beginners? Learn more and decide for yourself.
Read Article
Should You Wear Socks With Climbing Shoes? Here's What You Need To Know
Climbing Shoes
Mar 6, 2023
Should you wear socks with climbing shoes? Our guide helps you make the right choice for improved comfort and performance. Tips for socks with climbing shoes.
Read Article
How Tight Should Your Climbing Shoes Really Be? The Key To Comfort And Performance
Climbing Shoes
Feb 28, 2023
Discover the ideal fit for your climbing shoes: tight enough for better control but not painful. Tips on finding balance between comfort and performance.
Read Article
Mad Rock Drone HV Review - The Best Vegan Friendly Climbing Shoes?
Climbing Shoes
Feb 11, 2023
The Mad Rock Drone HV climbing shoes are the perfect combination of comfort and performance. They provide excellent support, and have a few unique features.
Read Article
Painful Beginnings: Are Climbing Shoes Supposed To Hurt At First?
Climbing Shoes
Jan 31, 2023
As essential as they are, climbing shoes can be painful in the beginning, but are they supposed to hurt? Here is a quick guideline to follow to ease the pain.
Read Article
Load More
Latest Article
How Can You Improve Footwork For Better Balance?
General Climbing
Mar 25
Elevate your climbing game with better footwork. Discover techniques and exercises to enhance your balance and efficiency on the wall.
Read Article
From The Community
John Che
Jan 3
Do you think hangboards are ok to train with within the first year, or should i listen to everyone and wait?
In my opinion, the problem is less about the actual hangboarding, and more about beginners not knowing when to stop and let their fingers rest. Since new climbers aren't usually used to the strain that climbing puts on their fingers and tendons, it's very easy to overtrain and to get injured. This is true just by climbing alone. Add to that the el...
Read more
1
0
John Che
Jan 1
Does rock climbing damage your feet?
It for sure can if you wear the wrong shoes! It would also likely be a combination of other things such as wearing climbing shoes that are too small and landing badly, which could be bad regardless of the shoes, but wearing shoes that are not good for you would most likely increase the risk of bad landings. Even without combining shoes and other...
Read more
1
0
John Che
Aug 10
Why do climbers take their shoes off?
Because we are in pain! But not that much pain. Generally, climbing shoes are not comfortable, and leaving them on for a long period of time just starts to hurt after a while. Taking them off in between some of the climbs just lets our feet relax a little bit, and delays the session-ending feet pain.
1
0
John Che
Aug 29
How do you get better at sit starts when bouldering?
What really helped me get better at sit starts was climbing on a moon board, and either finding boulders that have sit starts, or building new boulders with sit starts. I was pretty bad at sit starts since they are very compressed for me, something I am fairly weak at. But after climbing for about a month almost only on the moon board, I really ...
Read more
1
0
Visit The Community
spc
✕
Looks like there is missing information!
Something went wrong, a report has been sent to us to check what happened.
Looks like there was an issue